Two weeks later, the combined army reached the second iron fortress blocking the southern highway. The valley narrowed significantly here, funneling the marching columns into a tight chokepoint.
The Kingdom Knights marched at the front of the formation this time. Aaron, the Sword of the Kingdom, rode his warhorse at the head of the cavalry. He drew his silver greatsword and pointed the blade toward the reinforced gates.
"We take this stronghold!" Aaron commanded, his voice echoing clearly through the canyon.
The local forces charged forward with renewed vigor. Spellcasters in the rear ranks chanted incantations, launching fireballs over the infantry to bombard the battlements while the Fourth Continent defenders returned fire with heavy ballista bolts to break the cavalry charge.
